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A Qualified Righteousness
Commentators explain that Azariah's righteousness was qualified. The verse compares him to his father Amaziah, whose devotion was noted to be sincere but not with a perfect heart like David's. This suggests Azariah's obedience was good and external, but not a perfect, wholehearted devotion.
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2 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 15:3
19th Century
Bishop
And he did that which was right. —This statement is repeated word for word in Chronicles. Its exact meaning here, as in other instances, i…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 15:3
17th Century
Pastor
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord
At the beginning of his reign, and in an external way:
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 15:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Uzziah did for the most part what was right. It was fortunate for the kingdom that a good reign was a long one.